Primidone (Systemic)

Brand Names : Myidone, Mysoline, Apo-Primidone, PMS Primidone, Sertan

Category

• Anticonvulsant

Description

Primidone (PRYE-mih-done) belongs to the group of medicines called anticonvulsants. It is used in the treatment of epilepsy to manage certain types of seizures. Primidone may be used alone or in combination with other anticonvulsants. It acts by controlling nerve impulses in the brain.

Primidone is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Oral
• Suspension (U.S.)
• Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
• Chewable tablets (Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Myidone
• Mysoline

In Canada -

• Apo-Primidone
• Mysoline
• PMS Primidone
• Sertan

Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.